Hayride Report M Generator Question

Posted by Kevin on October 31, 2003 at 13:05:12 from (66.138.215.4):

As a new "old iron" owner, I took a group of dads and daughters on a short hayride through the pasture last night. Not sure who had a bigger time - the girls or myself! Ended the evening roasting marshmallows around the fire.

I do have a question though. I have a 1940 M that is still 6v. It seems that even running full throttle the battery won't stay charged enough to start the tractor once it is turned off. I didn't really run the lights but just to flip on then back off to make sure I was still in the ruts. I primarily used a flashlight.

It has a new starter and new battery cables and with a fresh battery turns over quickly and starts easily. But once turned off, the tractor turns over very slowly and most times won't start. However, after sitting overnight, I can get it started again.

Is the problem that the generator is not strong enough to keep the battery charged? If so, what are the options for fixing it?

Kevin

Follow Ups:

• Re: Hayride Report M Generator Question steve 15:45:55 10/31/03 (0)
• Re: Hayride Report M Generator Question BEL@IN 14:16:09 10/31/03 (3)
  • Re: Re: Hayride Report M Generator Question Kevin 14:25:55 10/31/03 (2)
    • Re: Re: Re: Hayride Report M Generator Question Allan 15:10:58 10/31/03 (1)
      • Re: Re: Re: Re: Hayride Report M Generator Questi Kevin 13:13:27 11/01/03 (0)

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